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“Clear Assured set a very high bar and to be recognised with Gold status shows our hard work is bearing fruit. It’s given us confidence that our initiatives really are making a difference.” - Richard Milner, CEO
Leading reinsurance group, Chaucer, attained Clear Assured Gold accreditation in 2024.
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Bullying or banter? When the fun stops, stop
There's a fine line between harmless banter and harmful bullying, yet the impact on your workplace culture can be vast.
We explore the distinctions and effective actions to ensure a psychologically safe, inclusive culture for all.
Unlocking leadership potential: Measuring the impact of culture and DEI interventions
One leadership intervention alone will not build a new culture, so what do we need to do to embed culture change?
Having worked with more than 2,000 leaders in 2023 alone, our director shares her reflections on impactful do’s and don’ts for leaders.
The key to significant DEI results? Consistency!
From June's Virtual Diversity Forum, this was the number one takeaway when thinking about an Inclusive Hiring process. Our fantastic guests Faye Kennedy, Mark Lomas, Chartered FCIPD and Pauline Miller (Chartered, FCIPD) shared their insights on what has truly been important for embedding Inclusive Hiring as a sustainable practice in their organisations.
What is rainbow washing?
During national campaigns that celebrate LGBTQ+ inclusion or campaign for equality within society, we often see organisations swapping to a rainbow-coloured version of their logo and rolling out positive campaigns.
When these marketing practices don’t reflect your values or commercial practices, you risk alienating the very communities you claim to support.
Cultural transformation through a DEI lens
In June 2024 we hosted an intimate forum in Newcastle on the topic of cultural transformation, in partnership with Sharon MacArthur - Menopause in the Workplace and Recite Me. Read on for our top tips and takeaways from the day.
Is your organisation ready for the Worker Protection Act?
From October 2024, as an employer you will have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of your employees in the workplace.
Read on for how we can help.
Five Steps to Supercharge Your HR Capability
To get the very best out of your HR team - for your organisation as well as themselves - we reveal our crucial areas to focus on.
Balancing Policy and Culture: Creating Psychological Safety and Embedding Respect in the Workplace
When it comes to psychological safety in the workplace, knowing that non-inclusive behaviours will be challenged is paramount. A whopping 89% of employee respondents to one survey* said they believe that psychological safety in the workplace is essential. And that’s no surprise; it underpins everything from wellbeing and mental health to physical health and safety, as well as having a huge impact on how valued your employees feel.
Why is psychological safety vital for DEI data collection?
Just like any other business strategy, impactful DEI initiatives are based on quality data.
And just like any other type of data-driven decision-making, DEI data has its own set of challenges. In our experience, the number one challenge our clients face are disclosure rates. Read on to learn the reasons why, and how to overcome them.
Investing in Women Beyond International Women's Day
This year’s theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” prompted the usual flurry of company statements acknowledging that organisations have a part to play to move our society towards gender equity.
Besides being the right thing to do, it is also the smart thing; gender equity has been proven to enhance business performance, innovation, and reputation. So, how can you invest in women for better equity?
Is Emotional Intelligence the key to stress management?
In today's world, stress seems to be an inevitable and often unwelcome companion. We’ve all heard before why stress exists, but it is easy to feel overwhelmed as we are continually sent into fight or flight mode.
So what can we do to combat this?
Changing your business? Think culture first.
Businesses are almost universally experiencing a period of significant change, but how many of them are prioritising their culture at the heart of these changes? When it comes to transformation, only about one in four transformations actually achieve long-term success - and a major cause of failure? Not looking at culture first.
AtkinsRéalis make DEI history as the first engineering firm to reach Clear Assured Platinum
AtkinsRéalis has become the first firm in the UK engineering sector to achieve the Clear Assured Platinum Standard accreditation, recognising their commitment to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion.
Why bother collecting data? The importance of diversity, equity and inclusion data for SMEs
As an SME, your teams are all-hands-on-deck so collecting DEI data might seem at first like a misdirected use of resources. However, it can be a powerful tool to level up your business. Let’s explore why, how to collect it and crucially, how to act on it for a winning workplace culture.
Creating a Supportive Culture for your LGBTQ+ Colleagues
Don't let your support become just empty words once LGBTQ+ History Month ends. Follow our expert advice on practical, pragmatic ways to create an inclusive workplace culture for your LGBTQ+ colleagues.
Is DEI the Missing Link in Your Supply Chain?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential drivers of a thriving and responsible supply chain. A focus on DEI is a strategic move to help you not only build a resilient supply chain – vital for business success – but also an equitable one, that reflects the demands of your clients and community.
So, for those who are getting this right, what are their priorities?
Inclusive Leadership: Why Leaders are Rocking Up
Our Inclusive Leadership programmes were over-subscribed as 2023 ended and we moved into 2024, it has shown no signs of slowing down. So why are leaders continuing to prioritise this and what does it mean for their businesses?
5 Strategies for Inclusive Recruitment in an Inclusive Workplace
Diversity, equity and inclusion is important at every level of a business, and at each stage of an employee’s working journey. A truly inclusive recruitment process is the key to increasing the diversity of your team. It’s an important step to improving diversity, inclusion, and equality across your company as a whole.
How to support your disabled customers this Purple Tuesday
There are 16 million people in the UK with a disability and with 70% of disabled customers choosing not to return to an organisation after receiving poor customer service, the commercial power of accessibility and inclusion could not be clearer.
In this blog we share a few top tips of things to consider for a more accessible customer experience.
A Guide to Trans Terminology
We know that language is always changing and describing identity can be complex. In this article, we’re covering some key terminology around being transgender, so that you can have the confidence to use it correctly in the workplace.